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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33%. The dollar added to Thursday's sharp losses today, falling to a 2-week low. The strength in other G-10 currencies is weighing on the dollar today, with...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...
The Canadian dollar staged a notable recovery in April 2026 after breaking down from support in late March, with buyers bidding prices back through the 0.730 consolidation range midpoint and the 2026 yearly...
Our resident ROAR columnist explains how he got into horse racing, and how stock market fans can find a favorite for this weekend.
Live cattle futures posted mixed trade at the close, with contracts down $1.25 to $1.60 higher in the expiring April contract. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...
Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.65 at the Thursday close. Open interest suggested some modest long liquidation, down 3,105 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.64...
Wheat is mostly higher on Friday morning, with the nearby May thin and in-deliveries. The wheat complex posted some profit taking on Thursday, with all three markets facing pressure. Chicago SRW futures...
Cotton prices are up 40 to 45 points on Friday AM trade. Futures closed the Thursday session gains of the 3 cent limit in July, with in delivery May up 3 cents. Most other contracts were 102 to 254 points...
Corn price action is mixed early on Friday, morning, with the now in-delivery May down 1 ¼ cents and other contracts 2 to 3 cents higher. Futures posted modest losses to close out April with contracts...
Soybeans are extending higher on Friday morning, with contracts up 3 to 4 cents. Futures bounced off early session lows on Thursday to close with contracts down ¼ to 1 ½ cents in old crop contracts and...
